Myrtle’s Responsibility

Myrtle’s Responsibility is a mixed-media illustration created for The Biography of Earl Dewey Fisher | Episode 3: Brothers and Sisters. Inspired by Earl’s memories, the piece depicts his oldest sister, Myrtle, caring for him while their mother tends to his younger sister, Lillian.

The artwork explores themes of family, responsibility, and childhood memories while preserving an important story from the Fisher family’s history.

Materials used:

Mechanical pencil
Kneaded eraser
Colored pencil
India ink pen
Fine liner pen
Acrylic paint pen
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Prints:
https://www.theartisticshepherdart.com/warehouse-open-edition-prints/art_print_products/Myrtle-s-Responsibility?product_gallery=576716&product_id=8855699

Blog:
https://www.theartisticshepherdart.com/blog/blog_posts/myrtle-s-responsibility-honoring-the-sister-who-helped-raise-earl-dewey-fisher